ila Security: Personal Alarm Review

 

A little bit about ila Security (from their website)

ila Security was launched in 2008, a joint collaboration with global communications agency BBH, whose clients include Audi, British Airways and Lynx/Axe. Its creation addresses what was a significant gap in the global market in the area of stylish female safety and personal security accessories.

A 2010 YouGov/Glamour magazine survey reveals that 68% of women are seriously concerned about their personal safety – and the same women also want to look stylish and fashionable. In response to this need, ila Security provides a must-have range of accessories that are chic, feminine and versatile.

Because when it comes to safety and style, there shouldn’t have to be a compromise.


When I found out that I was going to get the chance to review the ila Dusk Personal Alarm and the ila Pebble Keyring Alarm from Ila Security I was really excited. Adding the ila Dusk Personal Alarm to my purse, not only adds a really cute fashion accessory but also a personal alarm on hand and ready for any threatening situation. Once activated (by pulling the chain) the ila Dusk Personal Alarm omits an ear-piercing 130Db female scream that research has shown others are more likely to respond to than a traditional alarm, as well as disorientating an attacker. I love the look of this alarm, it's really cute an no one would suspect that this is a personal alarm. It's lightweight, yet feels very durable with a smooth, sleek design. The battery has a 3 year holding life when un-used, and the scream is easily silenced by replacing the pull pin.




The ila Pebble Keyring Alarm is a cute little keyring that is also a  personal alarm. It has an ear-piercing alarm that is activated in nanoseconds at the push of a button. Many women get out their keys as a coping mechanism for protection when out and about at night, this keyring alarm is ideal for giving extra protection.



ila Security also has other personal alarms and security devices for any activity, day or night. Whether you’re out jogging, walking home from work, traveling or visiting friends, their handbag charm, pedometer, keyring and door protector are all great choices.

A little bit about ila Security (from their website)

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y (from their website)

ila Security was launched in 2008, a joint collaboration with global communications agency BBH, whose clients include Audi, British Airways and Lynx/Axe. Its creation addresses what was a significant gap in the global market in the area of stylish female safety and personal security accessories.

A 2010 YouGov/Glamour magazine survey reveals that 68% of women are seriously concerned about their personal safety – and the same women also want to look stylish and fashionable. In response to this need, ila Security provides a must-have range of accessories that are chic, feminine and versatile.

Because when it comes to safety and style, there shouldn’t have to be a compromise.

When I found out that I was going to get the chance to review the ila Dusk Personal Alarm and the ila Pebble Keyring Alarm from Ila Security I was really excited. Adding the ila Dusk Personal Alarm to my purse, not only adds a really cute fashion accessory but also a personal alarm on hand and ready for any threatening situation. Once activated (by pulling the chain) the ila Dusk Personal Alarm omits an ear-piercing 130Db female scream that research has shown others are more likely to respond to than a traditional alarm, as well as disorientating an attacker. I love the look of this alarm, it's really cute an no one would suspect that this is a personal alarm. It's lightweight, yet feels very durable with a smooth, sleek design. The battery has a 3 year holding life when un-used, and the scream is easily silenced by replacing the pull pin.

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Batiste Dry Shampoo Review

I hate washing my hair every single day, but I have to or it will get a slightly greasy look to it, even if I miss just one day of washing. So, rather than walk around with greasy looking hair, I wash my hair every day although I know that putting all those chemical-filled shampoos on my hair everyday is not healthy for it. I have heard about dry shampoos before, but never tried any, until 

I hate washing my hair every single day, but I have to or it will get a slightly greasy look to it, even if I miss just one day of washing. So, rather than walk around with greasy looking hair, I wash my hair every day although I know that putting all those chemical-filled shampoos on my hair everyday is not healthy for it. I have heard about dry shampoos before, but never tried any, until now.


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I hate washing my hair every single day, but I have to or it will get a slightly greasy look to it, even if I miss just one day of washing. So, rather than walk around with greasy looking hair, I wash my hair every day although I know that putting all those chemical-filled shampoos on my hair everyday is not healthy for it. I have heard about dry shampoos before, but never tried any, until now.

 

  

I have been using Batiste Dry Shampoo in Cherry scent for awhile now and love it. I can now skip a day of washing my hair if I need to without it having that unwashed, dirty look. It’s a fun fragrance bursting with a rich cherry scent that livens up your locks and looks fabulous on your dresser!

Read more: http://www.sampletrain.com/t15055-batiste-dry-shampoo-review#ixzz2Cgl3YwWA

 

Just spray the Batiste Dry Shampoo onto the roots of your hair is sections, massage it into the roots, then brush and style as you usually do. If you don't rub it in well, it will look powdery in your hair, so make sure you get it all rubbed into the roots and your hair will look great. The Batiste Dry Shampoo doesn't feel heavy on my hair and does a pretty good job of adding some volume too. It leaves my hair feeling refreshed and light.

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onto the roots of your hair in sections, massage it into the roots, then brush and style as you usually do. If you don't rub it in well, it will look powdery on your hair, so make sure you get it all rubbed into the roots and your hair will look great. The Batiste Dry Shampoo doesn't feel heavy on my hair and does a pretty good job of adding some volume too. It leaves my hair feeling refreshed and light.

You can find them online here on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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onto the roots of your hair in sections, massage it into the roots, then brush and style as you usually do. If you don't rub it in well, it will look powdery on your hair, so make sure you get it all rubbed into the roots and your hair will look great. The Batiste Dry Shampoo doesn't feel heavy on my hair and does a pretty good job of adding some volume too. It leaves my hair feeling refreshed and light.

You can find them online here on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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Just spray the Batiste Dry Shampoo onto the roots of your hair in sections, massage it into the roots, then brush and style as you usually do. If you don't rub it in well, it will look powdery on your hair, so make sure you get it all rubbed into the roots and your hair will look great. The Batiste Dry Shampoo doesn't feel heavy on my hair and does a pretty good job of adding some volume too. It leaves my hair feeling refreshed and light.

You can find them online here on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Read more: http://www.sampletrain.com/t15055-batiste-dry-shampoo-review#ixzz2CglPQvui

Just spray the Batiste Dry Shampoo onto the roots of your hair in sections, massage it into the roots, then brush and style as you usually do. If you don't rub it in well, it will look powdery on your hair, so make sure you get it all rubbed into the roots and your hair will look great. The Batiste Dry Shampoo doesn't feel heavy on my hair and does a pretty good job of adding some volume too. It leaves my hair feeling refreshed and light.

You can find them online here on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Read more: http://www.sampletrain.com/t15055-batiste-dry-shampoo-review#ixzz2CglPQvui

Just spray the Batiste Dry Shampoo onto the roots of your hair in sections, massage it into the roots, then brush and style as you usually do. If you don't rub it in well, it will look powdery on your hair, so make sure you get it all rubbed into the roots and your hair will look great. The Batiste Dry Shampoo doesn't feel heavy on my hair and does a pretty good job of adding some volume too. It leaves my hair feeling refreshed and light.

You can find them online here on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Read more: http://www.sampletrain.com/t15055-batiste-dry-shampoo-review#ixzz2CglPQvui

Just spray the Batiste Dry Shampoo onto the roots of your hair in sections, massage it into the roots, then brush and style as you usually do. If you don't rub it in well, it will look powdery on your hair, so make sure you get it all rubbed into the roots and your hair will look great. The Batiste Dry Shampoo doesn't feel heavy on my hair and does a pretty good job of adding some volume too. It leaves my hair feeling refreshed and light.

You can find them online here on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Read more: http://www.sampletrain.com/t15055-batiste-dry-shampoo-review#ixzz2CglPQvui

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I have been using Batiste Dry Shampoo in Cherry scent for awhile now and love it. I can now skip a day of washing my hair if I need to without it having that unwashed, dirty look. It’s a fun fragrance bursting with a rich cherry scent that livens up your locks and looks fabulous on your dresser!

Read more: http://www.sampletrain.com/t15055-batiste-dry-shampoo-review#ixzz2Cgl3YwWA

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i play and green sprouts review

 What is i play?

"What began as a mother’s desire to give her children the best possible health­—both inside and out—is now

i play., Inc.

Founded in 1982, i play. focuses on values that prioritize protecting our children and the Earth. Our company has always been about doing the best thing, the right thing for babies. We are committed to leadership in continually learning about product materials and potential health and safety issues concerning these materials. In 2003 we discovered the use of PVC in baby products. We researched and educated ourselves about the dangers of PVC and ensured that all of our products were PVC-free. In 2006 we learned about similar concerns over BPA, a petroleum-based hormone disrupter, and quickly eliminated it from our green sprouts® products. Now we are researching petroleum-free materials and other healthy ways to take care of babies and toddlers.

As parents, store owners and good managers, it is important to educate ourselves about what is best for our babies, which includes finding responsible companies. One of i play.’s primary goals is to help parents navigate their way through information, products and trends in order to make sound decisions about the care of their family." - i play website

This review is for i play's
Organic Boot Socks.



I have the Organic Boot Socks in the color Navy for toddler (2-4 years) boys. I love how soft these socks feel. They fit my son's feet perfectly and rise up high enough for him to wear them with his boots. They seem to be really comfortable for him and they don't slide down and scrunch up around his ankles.

This review is also for green sprouts Sprout Ware Plate & Bowl Set (2pk)



This plate and bowl set is the perfect size for little kids. It is a divided bowl with three sections and a lid that doubles as a plate. It holds just the right amount of food for my three year old son. And, what makes this set even better, it is made from plants!

I have used several products from i play and green sprouts and have been very impressed with all their products so far.

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Simple Tradtions Bath and Body Products Review

 I was recently given the opportunity to try out a couple of Simple Tradition's bath and body products. The owner, Leah, sent me two of her amazing homemade products. I received Strawberries and Champagne 4 oz Whipped Soap (Vegan) and Romantic Amber 4 oz Sugar Scrub.

These products are made by hand and you can tell that Leah and her husband, Will have put a lot of time and effort to make sure their products are good, quality products.



The Strawberries and Champagne Whipped Soap contains:
NO Parabens
NO Propylene Glycol
NO SLS or SLES
NO Animal Products



I have never used whipped soap before, but now that I have been using Simple Tradition's whipped soap, I can't wait to try out their other scents. This whipped soap is creamy, smells wonderful with a light scent that is not too overpowering and feels great on my skin. It lathers up well and leaves my skin feeling nourished and refreshed.

I love sugar scrubs, but it's hard for me to find one that is exactly what I'm looking for. A lot of times, the sugar scrubs are too oily feeling for me. This is NOT the case with Simple Tradition's Romantic Amber Sugar Scrub! I have been really impressed with this scrub. It feels awesome, I can feel it exfoliating my skin and it lathers up really well and rinses off easily. Now my skin feels super soft and rejuvenated.



The Romantic Amber Sugar Scrub contains:
NO Parabens
NO Propylene Glycol
NO SLS or SLES



I have absolutely no complaints about either of these products and can't wait to try out Simple Tradition's other products.

You should check Simple Traditions out at their Etsy Shop....you won't be disappointed!

And, check them out on Facebook.

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Bare Fruit Chips Review

 

I just have to tell you about Bare Fruit's 100% Organic Cinnamon Apple Chips! First of all, let me tell you what Bare Fruit's Apple Chips are. Bare Fruit is a healthy snack your family will love. Low in calories, high in fiber and naturally sweet, Bare Fruit is the perfect in-between snack or lunch time addition. The Cinnamon Apple Chips are fat and gluten free, have no added sugar, preservatives or additives and are available in 14 oz (397g), 2.6 oz (63g) and 0.64 oz (18g) sizes.

I tried a 14 oz bag and let me just say that this is the heaviest feeling bag of "chips" I have ever held. It is packed full of bake, dried apple chips. On the bag, it states that these are Washington State apples, and there are 30 apples in EVERY bag!!!! There is also ONLY two ingredients listed on the bag, Organic Apples and Organic Cinnamon. I know exactly what is in this bag, there aren't any crazy ingredients that I can't even pronounce in here and I am loving that they never use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or antibiotics. They are also manufactured in a nut free facility.

I have a bad habit of eating fattening and unhealthy potato chips late in the evening when my husband, kids and I are gathered around the TV watching our weekly programming. But, I have recently begun trying to eat a little healthier and trying to consume less fat in my diet. So, now that I have been avoiding fattening potato chips I am glad that I found Bare Fruit to replace my evening snacking in front of the TV.
Bare Fruit Cinnamon Apple Chips are super good! They are crispy and crunchy like a real potato chip and I don't feel like I'm depriving myself from enjoying a little treat at the end of the day.

You can find Bare Fruit on their website.
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on Facebook.

Review of Smartfoods Selects

I was given the opportunity to try out some products from Smartfood Selects through a Bzz Campaign for BzzAgent. I received the Smartfood Selects Buffalo Cheddar Popcorn, the Feta Herb Hummus Popped Chips and the Italian Herb Multi-grain Popped Chips. Below you will see my opinions on each of the types I have tried.









Smartfood Selects Buffalo Cheddar Popcorn:

I am not a huge popcorn fan and I am sorry to say that the Buffalo Cheddar Popcorn didn't win me over either. This popcorn was a little too spicy for me. It reminded me of the flavor of buffalo wings, which I am also not a fan of.

Hmmmm, not much to say about these. If you like popcorn and spicy flavors or if you like buffalo wings and hot wings, then you may just love these.




 Feta Herb Hummus Popped Chips:

These popped chips are loaded with flavor and are really, really good. I love the flavors! I love the texture! They're crunchy and lower in fat than your typical potato chips. They are light and airy, yet crispy and satisfying.

Each 1-oz. serving (about 16 - 22 chips) has 130 - 140 calories, 4.5 - 5g fat, 18 - 21g carbs, 1 - 3g fiber, 2 - 3g protein, and a PointsPlus value of 3 - 4.

Italian Herb Multi-grain Popped Chips: I love these chips! Just like the Feta Herb Hummus Popped Chips, these have great flavors. They are really good and also lower in fat than your typical potato chips. With only 130 calories per serving, I don't feel quite so guilty snacking on these. The serving size is 1 oz (28g/about 22 chips) so you can eat a descent amount of these chips and not bust your calorie intake for the day.

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DaddyScrubs Daddy Diaper Pack Review

                 


My brother and his fiance had twins a little over a month ago and my brother (as most men, I would imagine) hated carrying around their diaper bag. It was green and brown with polka dots and just looked really girly. He said it was really embarrassing being seen with such a girly bag on his shoulder. Even though everyone knew it was a diaper bag, he was just not comfortable with it being so "pretty."

When I gave him DaddyScrubs' Daddy Diaper Pack, he was ecstatic! Now, he can carry all the twins' necessities and not be embarrassed any more. The Daddy Diaper Pack is really cool and designed just like a back pack that goes over both shoulders and hangs on your back, this is the ultimate backpack for Dads! This diaper pack is deceivingly large. It doesn't look as big as it really is. Once you open it up and look down inside it, you realize just how much room there is for all of baby's needs. He can fit everything he needs for the twins all in one pack!

                                      

"The custom design allows less fumbling through deep pockets and eliminates struggling to take off the pack while holding baby. The side pockets are great for water bottles, baby bottles, and sippy cups. There’s a big pouch for diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes (and of course a small one for the “dirty stuff”).

The front organizer pocket is designed for the essentials like keys, money, cell phone, pacifier, and small toys. The insulated cooler pocket is perfect for snacks. The skater straps are great for hooking everything from sand pails, to beach towels, to flip flops, hats, and even wet clothes." - DaddyScrubs





In my opinion, the Daddy Diaper Pack would be the perfect and unique gift as expectant father gifts and new dad gifts. My brother has been using his Daddy Diaper Pack for a week now and he raves about it every time we talk. This thing must be pretty impressive because my brother is not a very easy person to please. He's very picky and only wants the best of everything. He gives two thumbs up for DaddyScrubs' Daddy Diaper Pack!

DaddyScrubs' main product line is their Daddy Scrubs which are medical scrubs with "I'm the Daddy" printed on them. The expectant Daddy to be would wear these scrubs in the hospital when you go to have your baby to help him stay comfy and relaxed in the delivery room. And, after the big day, they are even comfortable enough to wear as pajamas!

Check out DaddyScrubs for all your daddy to be gifts and new dad gifts as well!

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SendaBall Review

What started as a fun way to send silly things through the mail to family and friends became a really cool business for two sisters in Chicago. These sisters have been sending balls since the 90's, but in 2003, they realized their crazy idea could actually be a business and SendaBall was born!



 I think this is a really cool idea! It is a 10" vinyl playball that is about the size of a volleyball. The balls are sent fully inflated via First Class Mail by the regular United States Postal Service. They are addressed by hand, stamped and mailed. They are not sent inside boxes or any kind of packaging. They arrive at the door as just a ball with any message you have chosen to have put on it. You can choose from balls that already have messages on them, like the one I received: "Have a Ball on your Birthday!" Or you can have a personalized message written on them. There are several colors to choose from and you can send them for any occasion. What a great alternative to sending cards or candy! How cool is it to have a ball delivered to your door with a message on it from someone who loves you?!?! I think these would be greatly appreciated by anyone who receives them, but I think kids would really love them!

You can find SendaBall on Facebook and Twitter.

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Real Kids Shades Review

 

One of every three children in the United States does not receive critical eye care services before the age of six, putting them at risk for early vision loss. Real Kids Shades and Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s oldest eye health and safety organization, have teamed up to raise awareness about the need to protect children’s eyes from the damage caused by unprotected exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays.

It is extremely important to protect our children's eyes. I love how Real Kids Shades provide 100% protection from eye damaging UV-A & UV-B rays. My four boys and I all struggle with light sensitivity and the sun is often painful to our naked eyes. I have bought them sunglasses in the past, but those sunglasses seem more like fun things for my boys to wear rather than the eye protection that I was hoping for. And, I've learned that wearing cheap toy sunglasses can actually do more harm to a child’s eyes than not wearing anything at all. Shaded lenses without 100% UV-A/UV-B protection will relax pupils, causing them to dilate and let more harmful radiation into children’s eyes. But, with Real Kids Shades, my children's eyes are protected and they look "Cool!" These shades are shatterproof and impact-resistant, they aren't too dark so I'm still able to see my boys' eyes and according to my boys, they are comfortable, fit snugly and stay in place well.

My eleven year old loves the Xtreme Chill Shades for 7 - 12 year olds. I am soo glad he likes them so much, I keep these in the car and he wears them everywhere we go.



He also loves the Xtreme Sports Shades for when he's outside playing. He thinks these are the coolest shades he's ever worn. He spends a lot of his free time riding his bicycle and skateboard and he loves the fact that these shades have a strap that goes around the back holding them even more secure to his head. Now he can ride his bike and board with no worries that his shades will fall off and break.



The Real Kids Flex Shades for 3 - 7 year olds fit my six year old perfectly. The frames are just the right size for his face and they hold snugly to his head without slipping off. It also comes with a removable strap.



The Blade Shades are really cool looking too. My six year old really likes how comfortable they are and how grown up they make him look.



And, last but not least is the Flex Duo Shades. My three year old loves wearing sunglasses, but he always has a hard time keeping them on his little face. They also come with the removable strap that helps the Flex Duo Shades stay in place and they look great on him!



 All of these Shades are extremely well made and feel really durable. My boys love the way they look and feel, so no complaints here at all!

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I recently learned about a company that I had never heard of before called MyFairyTaleBooks. MyFairyTaleBooks is a company that makes personalized children's books. You just select the book you wish to purchase, fill out the required information with details about the child you wish to have featured in the book and before you know it, you have a beautiful story book with your child's name incorporated into it. I ordered the book "Santa's Story" and I was not disappointed! The book is a hard cover book with beautiful illustrations and I love how they incorporated my son's name into the story line. My son is six years old and can read really well for his age so I thought this book would be perfect for him to practice reading up until Christmas Eve when he is going to read it at our extended family Christmas gathering. He really enjoys this book and was surprised and excited the first time we read it. When we came to the part with his name in it, his little face just lit up with a huge smile! I didn't tell him beforehand that he was going to be in the book, but he absolutely loves it!







MyFairyTaleBooks has a new book called "The Good Friend." The Good Friend will be the debut children’s storybook unique to MyFairyTaleBooks current array of personalized children’s products. The story at it’s core is one of friendship, what makes a good friend and how to build strong character in our young children. It's focus is Bullying! I feel strongly about teaching our kids how to treat others and that being a bully is not acceptable. I feel that this book would be a great book to help spark healthy discussions between children and parents so that we can raise a generation of good friends. Please follow this link and support MyFairyTaleBooks!

The Good Friend is Aimed at preschoolers through early elementary school. The Good Friend will require writing, illustration and production, which we aim to complete and make available early 2013.

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Roaring Spring Paper Products Review

Roaring Spring Company is one of the largest independently owned producers of school and office supplies. Founded in 1887 with a 20 person operation in a small two story brick building to over 250 employees in 400,000 square foot of modern manufacturing and distribution facilities that produce a variety of school and office paper products.

I recently had the pleasure of trying several products from Roaring Spring Paper.

I received:
(1) Premium 1 Subject Notebook
(1) Premium 3 Subject Notebook
(1) Premium 5 Subject Notebook
(1) Cross Over Landscape, Portrait & Graph Book
(2) Landscape Wide Pads
(3) Mini Landscape Wide Pads

The Premium Notebooks - environmental paper made from Sustainable Recovered Sugar Cane Fiber! They have perforated edges, durable vinyl covers, heavy duty backs, one double pocket, a class schedule and assignments page. These notebooks are really nice. I love the quality of the paper and the added class schedule and assignments page.

The Cross Over Notebook is really neat! You can use the paper as either landscape paper, portrait paper or graph paper. Backlight creates the grid pattern so the grid pattern lines aren't easy to notice, which is a good thing if you're using the paper as regular notebook paper. If you hold a sheet of paper up, you can't really see the grid lines. But, if you have it down on the notebook itself, you can see them so it's a really handy notebook to have around! This makes your everyday notebook multi-functional!

The mini landscape pads are great for jotting down the notes that I need to keep up with for my job. I received these little things in great colors....pink, purple and blue! What a fun and colorful way to take notes!

My favorite thing about this company though is how dedicated they are to being more environmentally friendly!

Roaring Spring was named 2010 Recycler of the Year!

Through recycling, we annually save 25,889 trees, 11 million gallons of water, 4690 cubic yards of landfill space, 6.4 million kilowatts of electricity, and eliminate 93,809 pounds of air pollutants.

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Van Ness Eco Bowls Review

A little bit about Van Ness:

From their website:

"Family owned and operated for over 65 years, Van Ness has been a leader in providing quality, pet-caring products that fit the needs of pets and provide a great value for you, the pet parent.

Every Van Ness product is designed to meet our own industry leading quality standard we call “Pureness.” Pureness stands for our superior benchmarks for pure quality, pure functionality, pure style and pure safety.

As an organization, Van Ness extends the concept of Pureness through our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, animal welfare and community involvement."

Van Ness = Econess:

From their website

"Van Ness Eco is a welcome extension to our family of quality, pet-caring products that fit the needs of pets and provides a green solution for you. It is the latest in Van Ness innovations toward more environmentally-friendly pet products. Made from 100% plant materials including bamboo grass and rice husks, Van Ness Eco require less energy to manufacture and are degradable back to the earth. Available in sizes for both dogs and cats, they are safe for your pet using natural, non-toxic materials."

"what is econess?

Long before "environmentally conscious" and "eco-friendly" became catch phrases, Van Ness has been an industry leader in the design and manufacture of eco-aware products. In 1983, Van Ness debuted a liner made from 80% recycled content and we have not looked back.

econess represents our commitment to you and your pet to manufacture and design products that provide high value, are practical, durable and safe for your pet as well as for the environment.

econess is a promise to you, your pet and the earth. Every Van Ness econess product meets or exceeds quality standards and is made entirely, or in part, from either recycled, organic or environmentally friendly plant based materials.
what econess means for you

For you, our valued customer (and pet parent), econess represents piece-of-mind. econess embodies the commitment you have made to care of your pet and to choose safe, durable pet products for them.

The econess seal ensures not only that you have selected a non-toxic, heavy metal-free, chemical-free product that will provide you and your pet lasting service, but that the econess product was manufactured in an environmentally friendly manner utilizing recycled materials, organically grown cat nips and products made from plant based resins, as stated on individual product packaging.

Every Van Ness pet product carries our econess seal designating that it is safe & green; along with a percentage rating clearly indicating the quantity of recycled content used in the manufacture of that product.
what econess means for your pet

For your pet, econess means a product that they can safely eat or drink from, retrieve, chew, scratch, eat or lick, without ever coming in contact with contaminants, chemicals, heavy-metals or other hazardous unknowns.

In addition to pet safety, econess ensures that your pets’ products are a reflection of your own commitment to maintain a clean global environment for future generations."

The Review:

First of all, I really want to express how important I feel these kinds of products are for our planet. I wish more companies took these measures to be more environmentally conscience. I think this is a huge step in the right direction to protecting our precious planet.

Now on to the review.

I received four Van Ness Eco Pet bowls. One Large - that is perfect for large dogs. It has a 48oz. capacity. One Medium - that is perfect for medium sized dogs and has 24oz. capacity. One small - that is perfect for small dogs with 8oz. capacity. And, one extra small bowl - that is perfect for cats or very small dogs with 4oz. capacity.



These bowls are extremely tough and very durable. They aren't easy to tip over and I love the look of them! I also love knowing that they aren't terrible for our environment.





Van Ness offers many other great products for your pets and I highly recommend you check them out!

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Lolly-Clothing Long Sleeve Front-tie Cardigan Review

About Lolly:

From Lolly's Website:
"For the city girl with a bit of earth, wind and fire in her blood, Lolly reinterprets artisanal traditions with a gritty, street-smart aesthetic. Innovative washes, organic prints and bohemian silhouettes conjure an urban-gypsy mystique. The clothing line is complemented by a collection of bold accessories, Obvious by Lolly.

As the name implies, these modern tribal pieces are larger than life and are sure to turn heads. The exaggerated expression of Obvious' belts, bags and jewelry draw on the most dramatic elements in nature. The result is an eye-catching collection for today's nomad."

I recently had the opportunity to check out Lolly's Long Sleeve Front-tie Cardigan and am extremely impressed with the quality and feel of it. This cardigan fits perfectly, is easy to move around in and I love how soft it is. It is made from 100% Polyester and comes in sizes from XS to XL in the color Oatmeal. I honestly can't say enough good things about this cardigan The front-tie cardigan really helps to dress up other articles of clothing and give them a whole new sophisticated look. It's very stylish, yet casual at the same time.

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TheraPearl Back Wrap Review

I have a lot of lower back pain so I'm always looking for the best products to give me some relief. I received TheraPearl's Back Wrap to review and I'm soo glad I did. This thing is perfect for lower and upper back pain, torso/midsection injuries, ham and quad pulls, menstrual cramps and more. I warm the back wrap in the microwave for 55 seconds, wrap it around my waist and in no time the soothing heat starts giving me relief. It stays in place well and I don't feel weighted down by it. And, having a husband and four kids, there's not much time for me to sit around with a heating pad plugged into the wall....TheraPearl's Back Wrap allows me to get relief from my lower back pain while still getting things done around the house. The back wrap is quite large (17 in x 6.75 in) which is perfect for covering large painful areas. It has a very nice adjustable strap to keep it in place. I have been very impressed with TheraPearl's Back Wrap! You can use it as cold therapy by chilling it in the fridge or freezer or as Heat therapy by sticking it in the microwave. The pack retains it's temperature for a full 20 minutes which allows for some great relief!
The Back Wrap is non-toxic and is latex-free, lead-free and BPA-free.

TheraPearl has a wide variety of wraps: they have knee wraps, shin wraps, eye masks, neck wraps, face masks, TheraPearl Pals which are colorful, kid-sized animal friends that calm and comfort as they heal. Kids love to play with the packs so much, they won’t fuss or fidget! These pals are sooo cute, I just had to add a picture of a couple of them.



They even have TheraPearl Koozies to keep your beverage cold and your hands dry!

You can connect with TheraPearl via their website TheraPearl.com on Facebook and on Twitter. If you "Like" TheraPearl on Facebook, a coupon code will appear for your first purchase!

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